Q: What is the best way to keep track of system changes (e.g., workstation entries, pool changes and system value changes)? When I perform a release update that overrides some of these changes, I want to know which changes to reapply.
A: Create a CL program that contains the code necessary to make the changes. Whenever you make system changes, add the corresponding code to the program. Then, when you install a new release, all you have to do is run the program to reset everything.
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